Scott Barnes
In 2001, Scott was appointed Operations Manager before that I was managing the project as Executive Chairman. He is a founding member of Addictions North East having formed the Charity in 2004.
Scott has been employed within the charity and community sectors since 1998 and has an Honours Graduate from Newcastle University.
A dedicated community development champion – and in recovery from addictions with a keen interest in neurodiversity / mental health issues.
With a keen interest in animals, Scott has developed skills in promoting canine therapy with our client group members and is dedicated to making Addictions North East a sustainable, charitable organisations and to involve our clients, volunteers, staff and trustees in developing affordable, effective and confidential Services.
Alison Maitland
Ali is has been working with Addictions North East for over two years now and has been clean of all substances for over four years. Ali is also the treasurer of my home Narcotics Anonymous group.
Ali’s experience of heroin addiction and alcohol addiction covered a period of just short of twenty years, meaning she has a great understanding of how chaotic and unmanageable peoples’ lives can become, not just for the person themselves, but for their families, children and friends.
Overcoming her addiction, she can appreciate the purpose, structure and potential that all can find for themselves given determination and connection with others in recovery. She has a range of practical experience in helping people with their individual problems.
Angela
Angela started her career as a volunteer after going through her own personal battle with alcoholism. Due to this she decided she wanted to help people who are going through the same issues as she did.
Angela started volunteering in drug and alcohol services in 2006, gaining employment as a front-line practitioner to a lead practitioner.
She always tries to improve her skills and returned to education at 36 years old, and now has numerous qualifications ranging from Health and Social Care to Management.
Angela recently joined the team at Addictions Northeast as the Senior Practitioner, where she manages the day to day running of the therapeutic support we have in place.
“I love the work that Addictions Northeast do, and the challenges we support our residents with. I am passionate about the work we deliver and always looking at ways to improve this where needed. One of the main benefits of working with Addictions Northeast is watching the residents gain their own personal recovery and watching their journey unfold.”
Simon Stephens
Simon is contracted by Addictions North East to provide counselling and psychotherapy services to our clients.
Simon Stephens BSc (Hons.) Psych is a senior accredited and registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapists. He has been a qualified and accredited member since 2009. He is a member of the British Physiological Society.
Simon is a regular contributor to the Addictions UK Blog and has recorded radio interviews and videos which may be seen on the Addictions UK YouTube Channel.
Simon supports various Charitable and Third Sector Agencies in the North East of England, mostly working within the Addictions Sector. He also advises a Grant Making Trust.